Budapest Marathon<\/p>\n
The city of Budapest is one of the most beautiful in the world and in it one can admire several UNESCO World Heritage sites; it is a city that, although it has undergone renovations, still retains its strong identity.<\/p>\n
Those who are fortunate enough to visit it get to admire a striking Danube River that runs through it, buildings such as the old Art Nouveau palace, and can stroll along streets full of decadent or trendy restaurants and pubs. Last but not least, one of the city’s major attractions are the ancient and beautiful Budapest Thermal Baths with more than 100 springs that bubble up under the city and provide the well-known baths, where many tourists go to find relief-even after running a challenging marathon such as the Budapest Marathon, which is part of a very important festival.<\/p>\n
The well-known Budapest Marathon, in fact, is an annual sporting event that takes place between late September and early October in the city of the same name in Hungary.
\nEstablished in 1961, the Hungarian marathon has undergone various changes although, the current one has been the same since 1984.
\nRunners come from all over the world: in 2017 alone they came from as many as 84 countries, mostly from Germany, France and Britain, but also from places as far away as Vietnam, Thailand and Ghana.<\/p>\n
About the Budapest Marathon<\/p>\n
The Budapest Marathon is part of a well-known two-day festival, and while Saturday is dedicated to novice runners running less than ten kilometers, the actual marathon takes place on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The official start and finish of the running race, which has an impressive 42.195 total kilometers, takes place at the L\u00e1gym\u00e1nyosi Campus of E\u00f6tv\u00f6s Lor\u00e1nd University.The competition begins at the beautiful Heroes’ Square in H\u0151s\u00f6k Tere and continues inside in the V\u00e0erosliget City Park.<\/p>\n
Each year, however, the race has changed its route and starting and finishing locations although, as mentioned, it has been the same for several years now.<\/p>\n
Participants can run for more than 42 km, for 30, participate in the race in teams consisting of two to four people or finally, in the 10 km race that is certainly within the reach of many. It should be pointed out, in fact, that the minimum distances are 400 meters and the maximum distance is 42 km, so participation in the event is truly open to anyone who wishes.<\/p>\n
Registration takes place en masse, and just to cope with the large number of people from so many different places, the start is divided by zones: each one starts slightly later than the previous one, and the last runners start about 15 minutes later than the first.<\/p>\n
The Budapest Marathon passes through two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as on two kilometer-long banks of the Danube, through the Tunnel and Margaret Island, so much so that along the entire route it is possible to notice many street performers playing music accompanying the runners.<\/p>\n
During the run it is possible to encounter refreshment places more or less every three to four kilometers and there is medical service.<\/p>\n
The race is also popular with supporters and fans who can take advantage of easy support points located mainly along subway stations; they are very well organized and allow them to move around to support runners in different areas.<\/p>\n
Participating in the Budapest Marathon<\/p>\n
As mentioned, anyone and according to their abilities can participate in the marathon and admire the entire city of Budapest as the race takes place; during the course, in fact, one passes through bridges, monuments, squares and city places that are very special and enchanting due to their uniqueness.
\nRunners, for example, pass in front of the third largest city building, namely the Buda Palace, home of the Parliament of Europe on the banks of the Danube, admire the panorama of Pest, pass through Andrassy Castle Avenue, Buda and over the Chain Bridge.
\nParticipants wear a technical T-shirt with a logo that changes from year to year, and winners receive a medal.
\nRegular Spar Budapest Marathon race registration is required to participate in the event.
\nThe start, as mentioned, takes place on Sunday morning at Heroes’ Square and it is possible to run distances of 42, 30 and 10 kilometers.<\/p>\n
After the Budapest Marathon<\/p>\n
Participating in the Budapest Marathon is also a way to visit the city, and those who flock from all areas of the world are aware of this.
\nAnother cognition of runners is to end this experience -which many repeat several times in their lives- at the infamous Budapest Thermal Baths, where they find relief and rest following the not inconsiderable physical fatigue. After running, it is indeed possible to rest the legs in the thermal baths dating back to the 16th-17th centuries or in the Szechenyl Bath built in the neo-Baroque style.
\nRelief is also provided by the numerous pubs built in old buildings that are close to demolition but have been saved and made popular places for marathon participants both before and after the race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Budapest Marathon The city of Budapest is one of the most beautiful in the world and in it one can admire several UNESCO World Heritage sites; it is a city that, although it has undergone renovations, still retains its strong identity. Those who are fortunate enough to visit it get to admire a striking Danube […]<\/p>\n